Robert Andrea Baldini ’42

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Bob died Aug. 1, 1997, in Overlook Hospital in Summit, N.J. Bob spent his entire career in the importation of natural gums and waxes, and was semiretired at the time of his death.

Bob attended Pleasantville H.S., in New Jersey, before coming to Princeton. He left in 1941 to teach artillery air at Ft. Sill. After the war he returned to Princeton to graduate magna cum laude with the Class of '47. He went on to establish his own business, Robert A. Baldini & Co., and was president of Strohmeyer & Arpe Co., as well. Both companies were engaged in importing natural waxes and gums. He later served as adviser to Natl. Bank of Foreign Commerce [Mexico] for certain commodities. He served as adviser also to Unido, on underdeveloped nations.

To his widow, Rooney, and to his daughter and three grandchildren, the class offers its sympathies.

The Class of 1942

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